Courses
MECH 355 INTRODUCTION TO MECHATRONICS WITH LAB 4.0 Credit(s)
An introduction to the fundamentals of mechatronic systems, integrating mechanical, electrical, and computing components. Topics include sensors, actuators, microcontrollers, signal processing, and system integration. Through hands-on lab activities, students gain experience with circuit design, programming, data acquisition, and control of electromechanical systems. Emphasis is placed on design, troubleshooting, and real-world applications in mechanical engineering.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
MECH 418 ENGINEERING DESIGN PROJECT II 3.0 Credit(s)
Continuation of Senior Project I focused upon implementation and presentation of the project design.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
MECH 318 MACHINE DESIGN 4.0 Credit(s)
Fundamentals of machine design, such as general design rules, load analysis, materials selection, stress analysis, failure theories, and safety factors. Introduces design guidelines, mathematical models, and equations for: fasteners and power screws, springs, bearings, gears, shafts, clutches and brakes, and chain drives.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
MECH 403 MACHINE DESIGN II WITH LAB 4.0 Credit(s)
Continuation of Machine Design. Introduction to the design of machinery and mechanisms. Analysis of degrees of freedom. Basic mechanism synthesis. Kinematics of mechanisms: displacement, velocity, and acceleration analyses. Static load and force transmission analysis. Dynamic force analysis and balancing. Fatigue and failure theories
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
MECH 356 FINITE ELEMENT METHOD WITH LAB 3.0 Credit(s)
Fundamental concept of finite element analysis (FEA). Discretization of the domain. Element and interpolation functions. Meshing effect. Error analysis. One- and two-dimensional boundary value problems. Time-dependent field problems. Examples and applications on different areas such as heat transfer, fluid mechanics and elasticity. Lab includes coding using a programming language (MATLAB, Python, .) and an introduction to commercial FE software.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
MECH 404 PRODUCTION PROCESS WITH LAB 4.0 Credit(s)
Theories and applications of materials forming. Removal processes in manufacturing. Properties of materials and applications, including metals, alloys, and non-metallic materials. Metal forming and casting process. Machining and its applications. Product development and economics. Layout of plants, production, and productivity.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
MECH 405 MECHANICAL VIBRATION WITH LAB 4.0 Credit(s)
Review of analytical dynamics of continuous and discrete systems. Modelling of components of a vibrating system. Derivation of equation of motion of a vibrating system. Free and forced vibration analysis of single-degree-of-freedom systems with various forms of damping. Undamped and damped vibrations of n-degree of freedom systems. Torsional vibration. Non-linear vibration. Modeling and response of continuous system. Vibration isolation and control methods and devices. Vibration sensors.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
MECH 413 INTERNSHIP IN ENGINEERING 3.0 Credit(s)
Students will complete a full-time, career-related Mechanical Engineering internship before taking this course. Students will work with their on-site supervisor to write a final report and supervisor evaluation while developing professional skills in networking, LinkedIn optimization, and resume and cover letter writing to enhance career readiness and reflect on their engineering work experience.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
MGT 402 BUSINESS AND SOCIETY 3.0 Credit(s)
Business and Society explores the ethical and social challenges facing organizations in an era of rapid change. From climate change and income inequality to misinformation and technological disruption, governments and businesses must grapple with complex, interrelated issues that lack easy answers. This course develops students' ethical reasoning and critical thinking skills, enabling them to analyze difficult workplace and societal dilemmas with clarity and compassion. Through discussion, reflection, and applied problem-solving, students will learn to approach business and personal decisions in a disciplined and thoughtful way-aware of their impact on all stakeholders and the tradeoffs inherent in every choice
Offered: All Semesters All Years
AC 395 FEDERAL TAX INTERN TRAINING 1.0 Credit(s)
Elective tax intern training course, designed to provide interns with foundational tax knowledge, hands-on experience, and exposure to client service within a supportive environment. This intern tax training course is intended to provide students with valuable real-life tax experience to enable the student to work successfully as a tax intern in a C.P.A. firm environment. The course will provide students with experience handling client data to prepare tax returns in a simulated environment. Pre-requisite is AC 221. Prerequisite: Take AC-221
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
BI 304 NATURE'S WEIRD WICKED WAYS 3.0 Credit(s)
This seminar-style course explores the evolution of behaviors often considered weird, or even wicked, in humans by investigating their occurrence in non-human taxa. We will delve into potential evolutionary origins and fitness implications of these weird and wicked behaviors, as well as the effects of genetics and environment on their prevalence. This course focuses on animal behaviors but may venture into plants, protozoans, fungi, or others. Prerequisite: Take BI-201 BI-203 BI-202 BI-204
Offered: All Semesters All Years
PO 327 MARX & MARXISM 3.0 Credit(s)
Topics include the philosophical foundations of Marx's critical project, analysis of key concepts like alienation and exploitation, his critique of liberal political thought, and his materialist view of history. The course may also consider how later thinkers have adapted, challenged, and applied Marx's insights to contemporary capitalist societies.
Offered: As Needed All Years
EX 534 APPLIED BIOMECHANICS 3.0 Credit(s)
This course provides a thorough evaluation of the mechanical basis of human movement. Fundamental mechanical principles affecting human movement during locomotion and a variety of daily activities are considered. Techniques and methods of mechanics, quantitative video analysis, isometric and isokinetic muscle force, electromyography, and research evaluation are incorporated into laboratory projects.
Offered: Spring Semester Even Academic Years
EX 560 THESIS PREPARATION 3.0 Credit(s)
Issues in research design and statistical analysis within the context of a proposed thesis are explored. A prospectus including a full review of literature and study design will be the end product of the course. Receiving a grade in the course will be contingent upon submitting an IRB application.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
EX 531 NUTRITION AND PERFORMANCE 3.0 Credit(s)
This course studies the effects of acute and chronic exercise on nutrient requirements and fluid needs. Macronutrient metabolism, the influence of nutrient timing, and the ergogenic efficacy of dietary supplements receive substantial attention.
Offered: Spring Semester Even Academic Years